list·less

[list-lis]
adjective
having or showing little or no interest in anything; languid; spiritless; indifferent: a listless mood; a listless handshake.

Origin:
1400–50; late Middle English lystles. See list4, -less

list·less·ly, adverb
list·less·ness, noun
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listless (ˈlɪstlɪs) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
disinclined for any effort or exertion; lacking vigour, enthusiasm, or energy
 
[C15: from list desire + -less]
 
'listlessly
 
adv
 
'listlessness
 
n

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listless (ˈlɪstlɪs) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
disinclined for any effort or exertion; lacking vigour, enthusiasm, or energy
 
[C15: from list desire + -less]
 
'listlessly
 
adv
 
'listlessness
 
n

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listless
c.1440, from M.E. liste "pleasure, joy, delight," from O.E. lystan, from P.Gmc. *lustijanan "pleasure" (cf. Du. lusten, Ger. lüsten, O.N. lysta), from the same root as O.E. lust "desire" (see lust).
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Example sentences
Listlessness and a weak pulse are symptoms of severe dehydration.
The enduring listlessness of the economy makes that a tricky sell.
Water is the best remedy for dehydration and listlessness.
His impatience with the listlessness and bickering of his fellows is
  understandable.
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